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South Korea's LG Group to adopt 10,000 Nvidia GPUs, Maeil says
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South Korea's LG Group to adopt 10,000 Nvidia GPUs, Maeil says

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  • South Korean conglomerate LG Group plans to acquire 10,000 GPUs from Nvidia.
  • The high-performance graphics processing units will be used to train artificial intelligence models at LG's AI research center.
  • The GPUs will also support the development of a humanoid robot by LG Electronics, according to a report citing an industry source.

South Korea's LG Group is set to significantly boost its artificial intelligence capabilities by acquiring 10,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) from U.S. chipmaker Nvidia. The move, reported by South Korea's Maeil Business Newspaper, highlights LG's commitment to advancing its AI research and development.

These powerful GPUs are slated for use at LG's dedicated AI research center, where they will be employed to train sophisticated AI models. This investment is crucial for developing next-generation AI technologies and enhancing LG's competitive edge in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Furthermore, the acquisition will support LG Electronics' ambitious project to develop a humanoid robot. The advanced processing power provided by Nvidia's GPUs is essential for enabling complex AI functions, such as learning, decision-making, and interaction, required for advanced robotics. A spokesperson for LG declined to comment on the report.

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